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Are you a rural farming woman, wife, or mother struggling to find peace in your busy life? Do you find yourself trying to squeeze joy out of your daily routine, manage stress that seems never-ending, and somehow reconnect with your passions in the midst of it all? Do you love your rural life yet often feel overwhelmed by the challenges it brings? Welcome to "Cultivate Contentment," the podcast designed just for you. I'm Jessica Knight, a fellow rural woman, wife, and mother. I get it—I've been there, right there in the trenches, juggling the demands of farm life, motherhood, and trying to keep my sanity intact. I understand the challenges you face every day. From being a first-generation dairy farmer to raising three energetic boys, I'm right there with you, navigating the ups and downs of rural life. Come along with me and my guests as we explore balancing farm life with personal needs on a realistic level, practical ways to sprinkle a little joy and peace into your daily routine, nurturing relationships without losing your sense of self, and how to keep stress at bay and prevent burnout. All while staying focused on what we really want; feeling content and settled in our lives. This is a show to delve into the heart of your daily struggles and triumphs, providing practical advice and heartfelt support to help you find peace and fulfillment in your unique journey. I know how hard it can be to juggle the responsibilities of farm life, motherhood, and personal well-being. "Cultivate Contentment" aims to be your companion and guide, offering insights and strategies that resonate with your experiences. So, whether you're savoring a cup of coffee before the morning chaos begins, stealing a moment of quiet on your drive to town, or popping in your earbuds while wrestling with laundry and dishes, I invite you to join me. Let's laugh, learn, and cultivate contentment together.
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I Love My Life But Something Isn’t Working
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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When Responsibility Becomes Your Whole Identity
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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What I Didn’t Expect About Raising Boys
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The Power of Connection and Why We Have to Choose It
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Living Life for the Ordinary Days Not the Big Moments
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Questioning the
Empty Cup Theory
in Motherhood
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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When I Think About 2016 and Who I Was Then
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Looking Back Before Moving Forward
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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When Responsibility Becomes Growth
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Slowing Down and Trusting Your Gut with Krysta Paffrath
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Finding Myself Again — and What’s Next
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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You Can Love and Hate the Farm
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Cozy Comforts and Real-Life Sanity Savers for Winter
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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A Winter Update and Dairy Deep Dive
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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It Feels Hard Because It Is Hard
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May 26, 2025 |
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What No One Talks About on Mother’s Day
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May 12, 2025 |
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Why Motivation Isn't What Keeps Me Going
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May 05, 2025 |
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3 Effective Steps I Took to Budget My Time Better
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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How I Managed the Chaos in Our Boys’ Rooms from Baby to Tween
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Taking the Leap into Agritourism with Angie Armstrong
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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35,000 Decisions a Day, Trusting Your Gut and Making Confident Choices
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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How I've Overcome These 3 Challenges of Raising Kids Rurally
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Cultivate a Positive Money Mindset for Abundant Farm Living with Hayley Grosser
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Autumn Update: From Calf Pens to Soccer Fields, Tackling Tractor Mishaps, Hot Weather, and Corn Crops
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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027. The Break I Didn’t Plan, and the Lessons I Didn’t Expect
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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End-of-Year Overwhelm Is Real and We’re All Feeling It
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Essential First Aid for Farm Families ft Katie Hammock
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Summer on the Farm. New Farm, New Challenges
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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More Isn't Always the Solution. Finding Contentment in the Enough
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Simplifying Christmas Cooking: Practical Food Prep ft. Sally McManus
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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A Simple Christmas on the Farm. Letting Go of Perfection
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Finding Your Flow State and Why Pelvic Health Issues Aren’t Just Part of Being a Woman ft Jessica Fishburn
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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019. When Change Feels Hard and Uncomfortable in Rural Life Part 2
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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018: When Change Feels Hard and Uncomfortable in Rural Life Part 1
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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017. Can I Keep Carrying It All? Finding Strength in Doing What Matters Most
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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016. Foundational Pillars of Health, Emotional Clearing and Nervous System Regulation ft. Zoe Boyce from Living Wholistically
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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015. The Power of Sleep
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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014. Knowing When You Need a Reset and Your Four Steps to Getting There
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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013. Renee Capko on Balancing Farming, Family, Motherhood, and Self
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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012. Letting Go of Guilt: Real Life Talk on School Holidays
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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011. Spring on the Farm: Weather, Calves, and New Projects
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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010. Simplify Your Life: Declutter Your Mind and Home with Bridget Johns
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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009: Keeping it Together- Planning for a Smoother Busy Season
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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008: Navigating the Unpredictability of a Life in Agriculture
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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007. Emily Reuschel on Rural Life, Motherhood and Personal Growth
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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006: No Sick Days: When Winter Illness Hits
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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005: When Everything Seems to Go Wrong
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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004. Farm Wife or Farmer? Embracing Both Roles on the Farm
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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003. My Struggle with Burnout as a Rural Farm Wife
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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002. Tidy House, Tidy Mind. Dust & Chaos in the Farmhouse
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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001. Law Books to Farm Boots
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Welcome to the Cultivate Contentment Podcast
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Jun 17, 2024 |